Dr. Gail Lisson, PsyD

CBT-I is the gold-standard, first-line treatment recommended by sleep medicine specialists, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American College of Physicians. Unlike sleep aids, which manage symptoms temporarily, CBT-I addresses the thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate insomnia — producing lasting improvement for the majority of people who complete it. What to Expect Your journey begins with a thorough intake to understand your sleep history, lifestyle, and goals. Over the course of four to eight weekly sessions, you'll work one-on-one with a trained psychologist to: Understand your sleep — Learn how sleep drive and circadian rhythms actually work, and why what you're doing to cope may be making things worse. Restructure your sleep window — Using sleep restriction and stimulus control techniques, we retrain your brain to associate bed with sleep rather than wakefulness and worry. Reframe your thinking — Cognitive techniques help you identify and quiet the anxious thoughts and hyperarousal that keep your mind racing at night. Build lasting habits — You'll leave with a personalized sleep plan and the tools to maintain your progress long after therapy ends. Between sessions, you'll track your sleep in a simple daily log — giving your psychologist the real-world data needed to tailor your plan week by week. The Benefits People who complete CBT-I report: Falling asleep faster and waking less during the night Feeling more rested without relying on medication Reduced anxiety about sleep — often one of the most debilitating parts of insomnia Improvements that hold up over months and years, not just days Whether you've struggled with insomnia for months or decades, change is possible. You deserve nights that restore you, and mornings you can actually show up for. _____________________________________________________ Dr. Lisson is a licensed doctoral-level psychologist — bringing advanced clinical training, rigorous assessment skills, and a deep commitment to evidence-based practice to every session. Her education, Training, & Faculty appointments include: Bachelor of Arts- Villanova University, Villanova PA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Villanova University, Villanova PA Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling- Suffolk University, Boston MA Doctor of Psychology- Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago IL Masters Practicum- McLean Hospital, Boston MA Internship- North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville FL Post-doctoral Fellowship- University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville FL Visiting Assistant Professor- University of Floriday Health Science Center, Gainesville FL Assistant Professor- Psychology- University of Guam, Mangilao Guam *NC Psychology License #: 3456 *Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology Authorization (APIT) # 13590 for residents of Psypact states (https://psypact.gov/mpage/psypactmap) CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Treatment-Insomnia training- through Stanford Medicine, Sleep Health & Insomnia Program